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This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is finished in Black Pearl over grey leather and was acquired by the seller here on BaT in August 2016. Approximately 11k of its indicated 98k miles have been driven since, and the seller has replaced the timing chain and tensioner, radiator, the valve cover gaskets, and the rear main seal, along with rebuilding the transmission. Recent service included an oil change and a replaced radiator hose. This W124 is offered with service records, owner’s manuals, two spare Brembo brake calipers, a Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The body is finished in Black Pearl with dark grey lower cladding. The factory antenna has been removed and filled, and an aftermarket unit is installed in the rear deck. The seller has partially repaired rust on the left quarter panel, and the trunk lid was reportedly repainted under previous ownership. The area of rust repair and other chips and blemishes are shown in gallery close-ups below.

A walk around video is shown above. Factory 16″ 8-hole wheels are mounted with Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires showing 2015 date codes. The windows have been tinted, and the seller notes a scratch in the tint on the driver’s door. The windshield washer heater has been disconnected.

The grey leather interior features heated seats with memory function on the driver’s side and a powered sunroof. An Alpine head unit has replaced the factory Becker unit. The upholstery on the passenger seat cushion was repaired under previous ownership, and the seller points out cracks in the wood trim.

The seller states that the rear shade only partially raises and notes separation of the trim at the door pockets. The speedometer reportedly sticks at higher speeds, and the 6-digit odometer shows approximately 98k miles.

The 5.0L M119 V8 is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The upper wiring harness reportedly shows a 2010 date code, and the seller has spent over $28k in repairs and maintenance, including a transmission rebuild and the installation of new:

Timing chain and tensioner

Distributor caps

Valve cover gaskets and rear main seal

Radiator, fan shrouds, and thermostat

Blower motor and regulator

Air conditioning compressor and drier

Drive belt tensioner

Basic module

The front lower control arm bushings have been replaced and the right front ABS sensor is new. A MagnaFlow catalytic converter has been installed, and additional underbody photos can be seen in the gallery below. The seller states that oil residue on the chassis is from failed valve cover gaskets, which were replaced in July 2018.

Booklets and two keys are included in the sale, along with partial service records and a spare set of Brembo brake calipers.

The Carfax report shows registrations in Louisiana and Texas, and notes an accident prior to current ownership in 1999. The seller can find no evidence of the damage or the repairs.

A cold start and driving video is shown above, and a video showing the operation of the interior accessories can be seen here.